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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.05, 1,211.26 and 320.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.05, 1,211.26 and 320.75 is: 480.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.05 : 1,211.26 = 320.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.05/1,211.26 = 320.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.05x = 1,211.26 × 320.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.05x = 388,511.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,511.65/808.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.80

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